On Tuesday, one person was killed in a wreck that happened on I-26, near the Long Shoals exit, in Asheville. The wreck happened just before 4:45 p.m. According to WLOS ABC Channel 13 News, state troopers believe that alcohol was a contributing factor in this crash. Witness reports indicate that a Subaru was travelling at high speeds. The Subaru hit a pickup truck while trying to maneuver between the truck and a tractor trailer.
The car went out of control, hit an embankment and flipped multiple times. The driver, 51-year-old Daryl Mashburn of Arden, was pronounced dead at Mission Hospital. The passenger sustained injuries, but they were described as non-life threatening. Both the driver and the passenger were ejected from the vehicle. If you or a loved one is injured in a crash involving an impaired driver, contact the experienced team at the Davis Law Group, P.A. for a free consultation today.